Sattu Flour
Roasted Bengal gram flour, made from 100% chana.
Unblended, roasted, and evaluated through measurable nutritional parameters.
- High natural fibre (12.64g dietary fibre per 100g) for better digestion & immunity
- Lower Glycemic Index (GI: ~48) than regular wheat for reduced glucose spikes
- Higher protein (14.51g protein per 100g) for muscle mass
- No blending. No additives.
Returns accepted for damaged or incorrect items.
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The Sattu Flour Evolution
ORIGIN
(c. 2000–1000 BCE)
Roasting and grinding grains and pulses emerged in the Indian subcontinent as a way to improve shelf life and digestibility. Sattu, made from roasted Bengal gram, developed within this system.
ADOPTION
(pre-1900s)
Sattu became a staple in eastern and northern India, valued for its long shelf life and suitability in hot climates. Consumed as a drink or dough, it served as a portable, energy-dense food.
UTILITY
(1800s–early 1900s)
Sattu was widely used by travellers, farmers, and labourers due to ease of transport, ability to prepare with just water, and sustained energy release.
SHIFT
(mid-late 20th century)
With agricultural shifts and the spread of wheat and rice, sattu moved from a daily staple to a regional or supplementary food. Urban diets moved toward refined flours.
RE-EMERGENCE
(2000s-present)
Sattu is being revisited for its measurable nutritional properties: fibre, protein, and glycemic response.The nutritional reevaluation is making it popular again.